The Tangerine Owl Project

The Tangerine Owl Project A 501c3 non-profit org. supporting the emotional needs of Illinois families who have suffered infant loss and/or traumatic birth.

The Tangerine Owl Project is a non-profit that offers peer support to families who have lost a child and/or suffered a traumatic birth, we also offer financial aid when possible to cover infant burials costs in Illinois. Support is offered via email, phone, and potentially in-person if near the Evanston IL area or surrounding area.

05/15/2020

Life is beautiful chaos during motherhood, and this I why I named my team Dashing Disarray.
It’s no surprise that I am a fierce supporter of 2020 Mom and advocate for MMH through many vehicles including the Tangerine Owl Project.

I'm fundraising for TheBlueDot Virtual Run/Walk supporting our advocacy and awareness work of maternal mental health. Join us and work together to support 2020 Mom and a truly awesome cause.

Don’t wanna walk? No prob, donations to the team are gladly accepted - be an advocate from the comfort of your own couch. :) And invite your friends to help. You all probably know how this works.

The world may be at a standstill, but I'm still determined to make s*&! happen.

https://www.classy.org/team/298628

05/07/2020

Postpartum depression isn’t the only maternal mental health disorder. There are a range of mental health conditions including depression, general anxiety, OCD, psychosis and PTSD. This year because of the COVID crisis more mothers are expected to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms include: being hypervigilant (abnormally alert to potential danger), avoidance of anything that reminds the mother of the traumatic event, re-experiencing the traumatic event (in flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive memories), and feeling depressed and/or guilty. Learn more at http://ow.ly/XOde50zvu3x

You can help spread awareness by sharing this post and the posts The Blue Dot Project is sharing daily during Maternal Mental Health awareness week. If you are a mom, you can also share photos of your otherhood moments this week so we can illustrate that motherhood is never Black and White, it’s often grey, hard and messy.

05/06/2020

Did you know, maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression are the #1 complication of childbirth and one of the leading causes of maternal mortality (death)? There are more new cases of mothers suffering from maternal depression each year than women diagnosed with breast cancer. Women in their childbearing years account for the largest group with depression in the U.S. Learn more about MMH disorders including the prevalence of these disorders: https://www.thebluedotproject.org/whataremmhdisorders

You can help spread awareness by sharing this post and the posts The Blue Dot Project is sharing daily during Maternal Mental Health awareness week. If you are a mom, you can also share photos of your motherhood moments this week so we can illustrate that motherhood is never Black and White, it’s often grey, hard and messy.

05/06/2020

Join us and The Riveter today, World Maternal Mental Health Day at 3pm PST in a candid conversation to unpack the complications of life and motherhood together as we begin .
The panel includes 2020 Mom’s Joy Burkhard, Actress Abigail Hawk, Shades Of Blue Project’s Kay Matthews, and Postpartum Support International’s Wendy Davis.
RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/a10a249611f6/09dsof2u76

05/05/2020

Are you a mother who suffered from a maternal mental health disorder? If so, help combat stigma and shame by sharing your story today along with a black and white selfie. This campaign is for everyone, not just those who suffered - partners, advocates, and others, we invite you to post a black and white image today too. Consider using the caption: Maternal Mental Health Disorders, they take the color out of life.

In collaboration with Postpartum Support International

05/04/2020

Today kicks off Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week! Did you know, up to 1 in 5 women suffer from MMH disorders like postpartum depression? Nearly all of us are facing increased anxiety and distress during the pandemic, but can you imagine giving birth right now? It’s likely that more women will suffer from MMH disorders in 2020 due to the increased stress of COVID-19. According to experts, worries about the COVID pandemic can increase anxiety and worsen mood during pregnancy and the postpartum period, increasing the risk of MMH disorders. More than ever, there is a need to raise awareness of MMH disorders and support pregnant and postpartum women. Learn more about the range of disorders at http://ow.ly/KuHX50zvaBb

This week, you can get involved in the campaign by sharing these daily campaign posts. And, if you are a mom, you can also share photos of your motherhood moments this week so we can illustrate that motherhood is never black and white, it’s often grey, hard, and messy.

04/16/2020

, is an opportunity to think about improving maternal health disparities without fear, blame, or shame. We must recognize the strengths of Black Mamas—their motherhood, scholarship, leadership, and research—if we truly hope to end the maternal health crisis. One step to do that? Engage with Black Mamas Matter Alliance and its partners: https://blackmamasmatter.org/our-members

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